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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Maui

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights to Maui with more confidence.

Are flights to Maui cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares to Maui are about 13% higher than they were in November last year, averaging $646 round-trip.

What's the cheapest month to fly to Maui?

April is the cheapest month to fly to Maui, with round-trip fares averaging $530. The most expensive months are December and June, when average round-trip fares rise to $680 and $666, respectively.

How do fares to Maui vary by day of the week?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Maui and Saturday is the most expensive. Looking at KAYAK data from the past 12 months, Wednesday prices run 24% lower than Saturday.

What's the best time of day to fly to Maui?

On average, evening flights to Maui are the cheapest, at around $528. Night flights are the most expensive, with tickets averaging $676.

When's the cheapest time to book a flight to Maui?

The cheapest fares from the United States to Maui are usually found 4 weeks before departure. KAYAK data over the last 12 months shows booking in this window has saved travelers around 16% compared with last-minute bookings (within 2 weeks of departure).

Key details for flights to Maui

Low season

October
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 19% increase in travelers.

Flights to Maui: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Maui 
NoahFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2026
They may offer to gate check your rolling luggage for free at SeaTac if full flight.
GFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Mar 2026
Bring your own food on the plane. Don't expect much.
KimberleyFlew with Alaska Airlines-Nov 2024
Pack snacks and patience. Ear plugs or noise-cancelling headphones are a must!
BryanFlew with Alaska Airlines-May 2024
Airlines are becoming much stricter in limiting people to one carry-on bag and one personal item.

Your questions about flights to Maui, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How much should I budget for a flight to Maui?

    You can typically expect round-trip fares to Maui to cost from $445 to $855, based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop to Maui?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 6 airlines operate nonstop flights to Maui, including:

    • Alaska Airlines
    • Southern / Mokulele
    • Southwest
    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover to Maui?

    Yes, nonstop flights to Maui average $522 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Lanai City (LNY) (avg. price $172)
    • Hoolehua Molokai (MKK) (avg. price $221)
    • San Jose (SJC) (avg. price $429)

  • What cabin classes are available on flights to Maui?

    On flights to Maui you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • Which landmarks do travelers visit most in Maui?

    Kaanapali Beach, Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Wailea Beach and Wailea Beach Resort - Marriott, Maui are popular with KAYAK travelers.

  • Which airport in San Francisco do I choose to travel to Maui?

    There are three airports in the Bay Area where you can board a nonstop flight to Maui. If you’re flying on Alaska Airlines, you’ll be flying out of the Oakland airport. But, if you’re traveling on Hawaiian Airlines, you can choose between San Francisco International Airport or San Jose International Airport. If you prefer a quiet airport and don’t mind which airline you fly on, the least busy one is Oakland International Airport.

  • How long is the flight to Maui from the US mainland?

    If you’re flying nonstop to Maui from San Francisco, the average flight duration is 5h 30m. If you have a layover in Honolulu, account for an extra 30 min for the flight from there to Maui. For passengers traveling from other destinations in the continental US, it depends on how many layovers you choose and where you're flying from. For example, a flight to Maui from New York with one layoverin San Francisco could take about 10h.

  • Should I fly nonstop to Maui from New York?

    If you have limited days to travel and want to reach Maui as fast as possible, then choose a flight to Maui from New York with a short layover in San Francisco. Alternatively, you can break your trip in two and have a longer layover at San Francisco International Airport. The airport has nap rooms (about $40 for 1h) if you need to rest before the next leg of your flight.

  • I’m staying in Lahaina. Which airport in Maui should I fly into?

    Kapalua Airport is closest to Lahaina (10 min). However, when it comes to airlines and commercial flight options, you're limited to Hawaiian Airlines, which operates inter-island flights from Honolulu. Kahului is more convenient, because you’ll have more flight options and airlines to choose from. The airport is about 40 min from Lahaina by car, and most hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport.

Your guide to booking flights to Maui

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 4 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 16% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, April is usually the cheapest month to fly, while December tends to be the most expensive. Check the best-time-to-travel chart on this page to see how fares change throughout the year.
  • Flying on a Wednesday is usually the cheapest, while Saturday tends to run about 31% more expensive. If you can flex your travel days it's an easy saving. If not, widening your search to nearby airports or a layover can help.
  • Kahului is the most popular destination in Maui. Start your trip here and then check out these other KAYAK traveler favorites: Lahaina, Wailea and Kīhei.
  • Consider a layover to Maui, it can cost less than flying nonstop. Lanai City (LNY) is typically the cheapest place to connect.
  • Although the island has three airports—the airport de Kahului (OGG), the airport de Kapalua (JHM), and the airport de Hana (HNM)—commercial flights to Maui from other destinations on the US mainland will land at the Kahului airport.
  • Most flights to Maui from the United States require at least one layover at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) or in a city on the West Coast, particularly if you’re traveling from the East Coast.
  • Passengers who want to island hop or prefer to land at the Kapalua airport (JHM) instead of the Kahului airport should select a flight to Maui with a layover in Honolulu.
  • If you’re traveling from a city on the West Coast and have your mind set on nonstop flights to Maui, Alaska Airlines flies to Kahului directly from Oakland International Airport (OAK), Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), and American Airlines from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • If you’re traveling with small children and renting a car in Maui, keep in mind that car seats are mandatory for children under four years old. If you don’t want to pay the extra fee for renting a car seat at your destination, then you should pack your own. Some airlines will even let you install the car seat on the plane seat, so make sure you confirm with them first before booking your flight to Maui.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Maui

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Maui? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4222 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

2.0 MediocreChih Hsuan, Nov 2026
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Terrible, decided to delay our flight since another flight require a flight captain

staff and crew were great but the flight delays for the last few flights are insane. After a long day of work and you will get a notification of flights delay is not the message we want to see. And for some reason it keeps happening often this year.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

Unfortunately it was not a good experience. There was a rude stewardess.

Boarding was well explained and smooth. The flight was short, so there was no time for snacks. They did offer water or juice, though.

The flight was very short, 45 mins, therefore no snacks/drinks were provided; there should be a NA option for food and entertainment survey questions. Also, there were no charging ports onboard for cell phones. My experience was overall positive.

Price was right. Add power to the seats, television, larger plane to accommodate a long flight to improve mental health and overall comfort for a 5 hour flight.

The flight attendant for first class was excellent. Very attentive to the needs of the passengers The time scheduled for the connection flight on to Kona was too short and we missed that flight. But another flight was only an hour later. But it should have been scheduled that was in the first place.

Low cost, but I think I really wanted an aisle seat, and I could not easily get one. The return leg might be easier.

Delayed flight caused us to abandon bags in hnl or miss our United flight home. Awful

Now that Spirit is not around Alaska took over the title of cheap and worse airlines with high prices for garbage cheap planes. Seats recline the entire 2”. What’s the purpose? Just make the stationary. Crew is on steroids. Food is like McDonald’s happy meal. Only happy in the name rest is garbage

The flight attendant and first class were very friendly, efficient, and wanted to make sure that service was great. Highly recommend this airline.

Comfortable seats, good drinks with lots of water refills, staff was kind and understanding of my disabled mother!

The crew seem untrained and uncertain no one ever checked up on us in our first class cabin. I had to ask for water four times and the lady kept saying she was busy when they weren't really doing anything. Had to walk to the back of the plane to get water for myself. Crew seem new and unexperience. You can tell this by the fumbling they kept making trying to fight. (I miss Hawaiian air.)

Our meal order was screwed up. We had to choose from basic boxes. I was not happy.

You can standby to get on earlier flight if the seat is open.

Boarding was easy and quick. Staff was very friendly. Service of snacks and drinks by staff was outstanding.

Had to deplane 2 x due to problems with plane. Delayed over 6 hours ans was given a $12 food credit which barely oaud for anything and limited to wear incoukd redeem.

Seats were not bad enough and uncomfortable good legroom in the emergency exit row we were in, but we were forbidden to hold my grandson on my lap for a little while, and the stewardess passed us saying it was against regulations which makes little or no sense when you’re 36,000 feet. The food snacks were really bad. Tasteless tasted like wallpaper, but we’re supposed to be protein bars, and the announcements were all completely incoherent because of the noise of the airplane and the lowness and crackly nature of the PA system.. this was disgraceful. No one in our party could understand a word of what the captain or the flight attendant were saying —not a word! The landing was a little hairy in a pretty stiff crosswind -we bounced before the plane stabilized on the runway

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

My return flight to Honolulu (UA 1170) was on a 777-200. I’d forgotten the weird seating arrangement in first-class (2-2-2); I was in 1B, so I faced the passenger in 1C. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the flight computer, so we left LA an hour late (6:05pm). The meal I chose was Korean BBQ Glazed short rib. It was served with a nice salad and fried rice. This meal was better than breakfast on the outgoing leg. All in all, a decent flying experience. Ratings: 777: 3.75, food: 3.5, service: 5 (out of 5).

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

Flight was comfortable- just had to endure a 1 hr delay because of some maintenance issue. Happy that American Airlines does these final checks but just wish they would conduct this maintenance before the flights.

The crew was great! The issue for me is the aircraft. The Airbus A32x is just not comfortable enough and the entertainment delivery via personal devices is problematic.

This flight left LAX on time and arrived early in HNL. The flight crew was excellent, no issues with service or attentiveness. My issue is with the A321neo ... First class should be renamed business class as the seats are not that comfortable. And, having to use my phone as the entertainment device is just not acceptable ... I'm not going to carry a tablet so I can watch a movie. The music choices are limited, at least IMO.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Being back games on the in-flight entertainment. Also your flight attendants need a break, raise, or overall attitude adjustment.

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